2008 Ford Territory vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 645 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Territory | Caravelle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2460 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |